Tuesday, 9/30/08.

Composition
1. Finish the back side of the characterization chart for a character in your Independent Reading book. Make sure to copy a line from the text in MLA format.

World Literature
1. Read the article on p. 267 of the Holt textbook.
2. Answer the following questions on a looseleaf sheet of paper (copy the questions):
-What caused the disaster, and where did it occur?
-What were some of the problems that kept victims from receiving aid?
-The article focuses on two victims. Describe the situation of each one.

(hint: be ready for a topic/moral/theme quiz tomorrow and a binder check)

Monday, 9/29/08.

(Mr. Power out sick)

Composition
1. Finish in-class questions on "Thank You, M'am" on p. 94 of the Holt textbook - #1, 2, 3, 5, 7.

World Literature
1. Finish in-class reading of "Catch The Moon" on p. 234 of the Holt textbook and finish the questions- #1, 4, 5, 6, 9.

Friday, 9/26/08.

Composition
1. Reread "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes, and pay close attention to the ways the author reveals the two characters in the story by using indirect characterization.
2. Be sure to bring in your 2 questions from last night's homework on Monday.

World Literature
1. Reflect on what you have learned about life in your many years. These are themes about which you could write a story. Be sure not to write out a topic or moral by accident.
Hint:
Topic - Love
Moral - Don't fall in love, because you will be hurt.
Theme - All people who fall in love will invariably be hurt at some point.

Thursday, 9/28/08.

Composition
1. Study for the "A Christmas Memory" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Finish the story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes (p. 88 in Holt textbook, p. 54 in Interactive Reader). On a piece of looseleaf paper, answer these questions:
-What kind of person is Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones?
-What would you have done if you were in Miss Luella Bates Washington Jones' position?

World Literature
1. Study for the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary test tomorrow.
2. Song lyrics & theme: Copy or print the song lyrics of your choice. Be sure to include the artist name and song title. Then find the theme using our class notes. Make sure your theme is:
-General (not specific)
-About life
-not a cliche

Wednesday, 9/24/08.

Composition
1. Find the sentences that use the vocabulary words in "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote (p. 52 in the Holt textbook). Copy these sentences down, and add them to your other vocabulary work. Study them: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.

World Literature
1. Create a paragraph-story using all of the "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary words correctly. Study the words as well: Vocab test Friday!
2. Get PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED. Bring in tomorrow.

Tuesday, 9/23/08.

Composition
1. Continue working on the third draft (typed!) of your memoir.

World Literature
1. Do a second, nice draft of your 1st person point-of-view conflict narrative journal: Both sides. Make sure they meet the following requirements:
-Two journals with the same date (and school heading) at the top.
-Typed or written neatly (presentation!)
-A signed name at the bottom
-Verbs in past tense
-Detailed account of the conflict (dialogue?)
-Make it look nice! Extra points for creativity.

Monday, 9/22/08.

Composition
1. Fix up Memoir and type up the 3rd draft. Follow your rubric grade to see how to make it better.
2. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
3. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.

World Literature
1. Get the Student/Parent Notice signed and bring in tomorrow.
2. Bring in ALL books tomorrow to be checked.

To see the full text of "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy! You may finish the reading if you did not in class.
If you did not finish the class questions, you may do so and get late credit for them. Here they are:

1. Name one thing that Charlie now notices about people that he never realized before. Copy the line from the text that shows your answer, and put it in correct MLA format.

2. What incident in the restaurant greatly affects Charlie? Why does it bother him so much?

3. What happens to Algernon?

4. Charlie discusses his research and finds that, “Artificially increased intelligence deteriorates at a rate of time directly proportional to the quantity of the increase”(57). After reading what is going on in the story, make an inference about what this means.

5. Copy one line that shows Charlie’s regression. Make sure it is in MLA format.

6. How do Frank and Joe, the workers at Charlie’s old job, change as a result of the events in the story?

7. What did you think of the story?

Friday, 9/19/08.

Composition
1. Do the 2nd draft of your memoir. Be sure to add in your setting and other sensory details.
2. "A Christmas Memory" vocab: Add a picture to each word in your vocab homework. Make sure the picture helps you understand the definition.

World Literature
1. Write the "other side" of your person vs. person conflict using the other person as your 1st-person narrator. Be sure to format it journal-style like last night's homework:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. "Flowers For Algernon" vocabulary: Add to the words and definitions we copied onto Cornell notes in class. For each word, write one sentence that uses the word correctly. Make sure to underline the vocabulary word. You may add it to the same sheet of Cornell notes.

Thursday, 9/18/08.

Composition
1. Finish the setting brainstorm sheet for your memoir.
2. Finish the rough draft of your memoir.

World Literature
1. Finish writing the short conflict narrative about the event that happened in your past. Remember to put it in journal format, and to make sure it:
-Includes the date at the top (the date after the conflict occurred in your life)
-Is written in 1st person Point of View
-Is written in Past tense
-Tells the story of the event & conflict
-Includes your emotions and feelings at the time of the conflict
2. Remember to finish the "Short Story of Your Choice" sheet due tomorrow.

*If you would like to read ahead in "Flowers for Algernon," click here and enjoy!

Wednesday, 9/17/08.

Composition
1. Vocabulary - "A Christmas Memory" vocab. Add one sentence that uses each word correctly to your paraphrased definitions.
2. Start writing the rough draft of your memoir. Finish the Exposition and the Rising Action. You may finish it completely if you'd like.

World Literature
1. Brainstorm, on a sheet of paper, five person vs. person conflict events from your life. briefly explain what happened during each event. If it helps you, try starting each one with, "The time when..."
2. Start the story choice sheet. I suggest reading all or most of the story today. The sheet is due on Friday.

*If you'd like to read ahead, or to have your own copy of "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, click here and enjoy!